Senior Talent Acquisition – Japanese/Korean
MKS Instruments
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Batu Kawan • Malaysia
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About the role
- Developing and executing strategic recruitment plans to fulfill organizational staffing needs in Malaysia, with periodic support to North Asia (South Korea and Japan).
- Managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from candidate sourcing and screening to offer negotiation and onboarding.
- Providing sourcing support for North Asia markets, partnering with local stakeholders to identify and engage qualified talent.
- Collaborating with hiring managers to understand talent requirements and provide consultative guidance throughout the hiring process.
- Conducting recruitment activities across all levels, including executive leadership, mid-level management, and entry-level roles.
- Managing manpower outsourcing vendors and overseeing mass hiring activities for new projects.
- Strengthening partnerships with local higher educational institutions and polytechnics.
- Attending campus recruitment events and organizing relevant STEM-related workshops or career initiatives across Peninsula Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak.
- Driving employer branding initiatives to enhance the organization’s reputation as an employer of choice.
- Staying updated on industry trends and best practices in talent acquisition, continuously improving recruitment processes and strategies.
- Acting as a brand ambassador for MKS Instruments, promoting our culture and values to potential candidates across the region.
Requirements
- Tertiary education in a relevant field.
- Minimum 5-8 years of international recruiting experience, with exposure to hiring across multiple organizational levels.
- Experience in supporting multi-country recruitment within APAC is preferred.
- Language proficiency in Korean and/or Japanese is highly desirable to effectively support sourcing activities in South Korea and Japan.
- Experience in campus recruitment is preferred.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment is advantageous.
- Agency recruitment or RPO experience is a plus.
- Strong understanding of employer branding strategies, with a passion for leveraging technology and innovative sourcing approaches.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships at all organizational levels.
- Proven success in a fast-paced, high-volume recruitment environment.
- Innovative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and learning.
- Ability to thrive in a competitive recruiting landscape and manage priorities under pressure.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible working hours
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
international recruitingmulti-country recruitmentcampus recruitmentagency recruitmentRPO experienceemployer branding strategiessourcing activitiestalent acquisitionrecruitment lifecyclemass hiring
Soft Skills
communication skillsstakeholder managementrelationship buildinginnovative mindsetorganizational skillsability to manage prioritiesprofessionalismintegrityconfidentialitypassion for continuous improvement
Certifications
tertiary education in relevant field